General Information & Announcements

Congress of Christian Education
Annual Session
June 18-22, 2012 - St. Louis, MO

On this page you'll find general information and announcements concerning the Congress Annual Session.




Preregistration Deadline is May 31, 2012

After May 31, 2012 only on-site registration will be available. 
Register early to ensure that you get into the classes you want and need!


Faculty Fellowship Banquet

The Faculty Fellowship Banquet is scheduled to take place on  Tuesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m.  The Keynote Speaker is the inimitable Dr. Mack King Carter.  Click here for more information.


President's Education Banquet

The 2012 President's Education Banquet speaker is none other than Dr. Michael L. Lomax, President and CEO of The United Negro College Fund.  The Banquet will be held on June 20, 2012. Click here for more information.


 ATTENTION CHAPLAINS! 

Click here for an important message from Charles F. Thomas, Ecclesiastical Endorser

 


The Local Entertainment Committee Presents... A Women's "Hat-titude" Luncheon

Click here for more info

 


Health Fair Exhibitors/Sponsors

Become a Health Fair Exhibitor or Sponsor.  Click here for more information

 

 


H.O.P.E. Week Schedule of Activities

H.O.P.E. Week 2012:
8 am – 5 p.m. Monday – Wednesday
8 am – Noon Thursday
Closed Friday

Highlights:

  • Health Screenings 8 am – 4 p.m. Monday - Thursday
  • Health Luncheon Noon – 1 p.m. Tuesday
  • Partnership Agreement Signings 4 – 5 p.m. Wednesday
  • H.O.P.E. Forum Monday 3- 5 p.m.
  • Health and Wellness Mini-Workshops 11 am – 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday


Discount Transportation Information

Air, train and automobile rental discounts are available for travel to St. Louis.  Click on the Transportation link for more information.


Concessions/Exhibitor Application Now Available!

Click on the Concessions-Exhibits link for the application form and up to date information.


National Baptist Convention Habitat for Humanity Project

Click here to read President Waddles' Message

The St. Louis Local Host Committee has entered into partnership with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis to build a new three bedroom home.  Our goal is to have the home paid for, constructed and presented to a deserving family on Friday, June 22, 2012 by Convention President Julius R. Scruggs, Congress President Dr. George W. Waddles, Sr., and the St. Louis Host Committee.  It was announced during the Mid Winter Board meeting that if we can raise $100K, the entire subdivision will be named in honor of The National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.  More information will be published soon about how YOU can get involved in this tremendous mission to help needy families.


Hotel/Housing Application Form is Available Now!

Deadlines:  Individuals - May 18, 2012;  Group Blocks - May 6, 2012


St. Louis Local Entertainment Committee Launches Website!

Click here for more information


Attention All Prospective Congress Faculty!

Dean Elliott Cuff has published a new application form for instructors.  You may access the form by clicking:  Get Congress Instructor Application Form

 


Explore St. Louis!

Get St. Louis visitor information and details about America's Center Convention Complex.  Click on the logo to visit the website.